SETUP

SETUP

Using the Audio Menu

To access the Audio Menu, follow these steps:

1. Display menu

2. Highlight

 

3. Select

 

 

 

 

To change settings, press V v B b.

Press to confirm the selection.

To exit the Menu, press MENU.

Treble

Bass

Balance

Steady Sound: Off

Effect: Simulated

MTS: Stereo

Speaker: On

Audio Out: Fixed

SETUP

SETUP

Menus

Selecting Audio Options

You can also change the Effect setting using the

button on the remote control.

zBBE is audio technology that compensates for phase effects in speakers, giving sound more impact.

You can also change the MTS setting using the MTS

button on the remote control.

The Audio Menu includes the following options:

Option

Description

 

Treble

Adjust to decrease or increase higher-pitched sounds.

 

 

Bass

Adjust to decrease or increase lower-pitched sounds.

 

 

Balance

Adjust to emphasize left or right speaker balance.

 

 

 

Steady Sound

Auto

Select to stabilize the volume.

 

 

 

 

Off

Select to turn off Steady Sound.

The Steady Sound option is not available (it is grayed out) if the Effect option is set to TruSurround, Simulated, or WOW. To use Steady Sound, set Effect to Off.

Effect

TruSurround

Select for surround sound (for stereo programs

 

 

only).

 

 

 

 

Simulated

Adds a surround-like effect to mono programs.

 

 

 

 

WOW

Provides a dramatic presence with a full, deep

 

 

bass sound. When WOW is enabled, BBE is

 

 

activated to further enhance the audio

 

 

performance.

 

 

 

 

Off

Normal stereo or mono reception.

 

 

 

MTS

Stereo

Select for stereo reception when viewing a

Enjoy stereo,

 

program broadcast in stereo.

bilingual and

 

 

Auto SAP

Select to automatically switch the TV to second

mono programs

 

audio programs when a signal is received. (If

 

 

 

 

no SAP signal is present, the TV remains in

 

 

Stereo mode.)

 

 

 

 

Mono

Select for mono reception. (Use to reduce noise

 

 

during weak stereo broadcasts.)

 

 

 

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KV-27HS420 specifications

The Sony KV-27HS420 is a notable entry in the world of television technology, emblematic of the brand’s commitment to quality and innovation. Introduced in the early 2000s, this 27-inch CRT television set combines classic design with a range of features and technological advancements that marked its time.

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